1974 Lancia Beta vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Beta | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
